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Michaels is currently in the process of changing its design and layout, adding new products while removing others throughout the store. Following the acquisition of Joann assets, the goal appears to be expanding the fabric and yarn departments—and that could be either a good thing or a bad thing for cross stitchers. For those of us who love needlework, these changes are definitely worth watching. Needlepoint has taken the crafting world by storm, thanks in large part to social media. What was once considered a more traditional hobby has found a whole new audience, and its popularity continues to grow. Michaels seems to have understood the assignment and is responding by adding more needlepoint products to its stores. When I visited Michaels today, I was excited to discover several new items that I hadn't seen before. DMC Pearl Floss 25  Could this renewed focus on needlework mean more options for stitchers? Will the expansion of fabric and yarn create more opportunities for cross s...
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New Patterns to hit the Etsy Shop

Two New Cross Stitch Patterns have dropped into the Etsy Shop ! 

The first pattern is new to the Lady Bug Series all ready in the shop. This pattern is called Tiny


This pattern features a lady bugs, daisies, and a bright yellow aida fabric. 



  I hand dyed the 14 ct Zweigart Aida with Rit Dye.  I used 4 cups of boiling water to 1 tsp of Lemon Yellow dye. 



I used DMC Floss to stitch the pattern. 

DMC:
310  Black
B5200 Bright White
321  Christmas Red
972  Deep Canary





I finished the piece with 1/2" Red Rick from Hobby Lobby sku # 471599. The backing fabric is a simple black farbic with white dots. I picked this up at Walmart as a Fat Quarter.  The wired Ribbon also came from Hobby Lobby. You can find it and the small  ladybugs  (sku # 877795) in the floral department. 

I simply take the wire off and hot glue them on. 


I bought the small wood blackboard at Dollar General. It was plain wood border which I painted with red paint to match the rest of the series. 






This pattern has a stitch count of 67 x 91. I stitched it on 14ct so it finished 4.8 x 6.5" 


The next pattern is one of my favorites of all time.  It is the start of my new summer series called Sweet Summer.  This series will feature watermelons.  I will be releasing the patterns weekly. 

The first release though is my favorite. I just love it!


I absolutely love Home Sweet Home.  


This pattern is an easy and quick stitch. 


The stitch count is 45 x 93.  

The finished size is 3.2 x 6.6" .




I hand dyed 14ct Zweigart Aida with Rit Dye.  I used a whole yard of fabric with 4 cups of water and 1 1/2 tsp of petal pink Rit Dye. 


I used DMC Floss for the whole stitch. 
DMC: 
DMC: 
310  Black
899  Medium Rose
904 Very Dark Parrot Green
906  Medium Parrot Green
907  Light Parrot Green
09 Very Dark Cocoa




I finished this piece with backing fabric in the color Granny Green from the Bee Ginghams collection.  I used Emerald Rick Rack from Hobby Lobby Sku# 475855
The ribbon is from Amazon. 

Keep your eyes open for the rest of the Sweet Summer Collection. 








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